Dean
Robert Griffin, Ph.D., Virginia Tech
Vice Dean
Jennifer Goodall, Ph.D., University at Albany, SUNY
Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Christopher Smith, M.B.A., University at Albany, SUNY
Assistant Dean for Public Engagement and Enrollment
Michael Baumgardner, M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
Assistant Dean for Strategic Planning and Accreditation
Matt Roche, M.A., University at Albany, SUNY
Affiliated Faculty (estimated): 45
Department of Cybersecurity
Professor
C. Ariel Pinto, Ph.D., University of Virginia
Associate Professor
George Berg, Ph.D., Northwestern University
Unal Tatar, Ph.D., Old Dominion University
Benjamin Yankson, Ph.D., University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Assistant Professors
Nour Alhussein, Ph.D., Augusta University
Sheikh Rabiul Islam, Ph.D., Tennessee Tech University
Omer Keskin, Ph.D., Old Dominion University
Phung Lai, Ph.D., New Jersey Institute of Technology
Visiting Assistant Professor
Edward Ansong, Ph.D., Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Catherine Dumas, Ph.D., University at Albany, SUNY
Tim Fake, M.S., University at Albany, SUNY
Fred Hintermister, M.B.A., Cornell University
Administrative Manager
Nicole Shepherd, M.Ed., Merrimack College
Adjuncts (estimated): 25
Teaching Assistants (estimated): 2
Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Professors
Gary Ackerman, Ph.D., King’s College
Eric Stern, Ph.D., Stockholm University
Associate Professors
Brandon Behlendorf, Ph.D., University of Maryland
DeeDee Bennett Gayle, Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Stephen Coulthart, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Alex Greer, Ph.D., University of Delaware
Brian Nussbaum, Ph.D., University at Albany, SUNY
Samantha Penta, Ph.D., University of Delaware
David L. Rousseau, Ph.D., University of Michigan
Amber Silver, Ph.D., University of Waterloo
Jeannette Sutton, Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder
Assistant Professors
Eric Best, Ph.D., University of Delaware
Sam Jackson, Ph.D., Syracuse University
Michael Young, Ph.D., Ohio State University
Professor of Practice
J. Frank Wiley, B.A., Sojourner Douglas College
Visiting Assistant Professor
Adam Bouloukos, Ph.D., University at Albany, SUNY
Administrative Manager
Bridget Collins, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Adjuncts (estimated): 10
Teaching Assistants (estimated): 2
Department of Information Sciences and Technology
Professor
Joette Stefl-Mabry, Ph.D., Long Island University
Associate Professors
Jason Corace, M.F.A., Parsons School of Design
Hemalata Iyer, Ph.D., University of Mysore, India
Donghee Sinn, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Abdulhamit Subasi, Ph.D., Sakarya University
Xiaojun (Jenny) Yuan Ph.D., Rutgers University
Assistant Professors
Kimberly Cornell, Ph.D., University at Albany, SUNY
M. Abdullah Canbaz, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno
Angela Y. (Angel) Ford, Ed.D., Liberty University
M. Nour Houssain, Ph.D., McMaster University
Dakota Murray, Ph.D., Indiana University Bloomington
Visiting Assistant Professors
Jill Cofield, Ph.D., University at Albany, SUNY
Dzemal Crnkic, Ph.D., Alvernia University
Sarah Lauser, M.B.A., University at Albany, SUNY
Frank Peris, Ph.D., Liberty University
Professors of Practice
Norman Gervais, Ph.D., University at Albany, SUNY
Michael Leczinsky, M.S., University at Albany, SUNY
Administrative Manager
Stephanie Xie, M.S., University at Albany, SUNY
Director, Information Science School Library, M.S. Program
Erica Shudt, M.S., University at Albany, SUNY
Adjuncts (estimated): 35
Teaching Assistants (estimated): 4
We are becoming an increasingly connected society. From smart homes and wearables, to virtual reality headsets, thermostats, pet trackers, heart rate monitors, air quality sensors, and self-driving cars, it’s hard to find a single area of our lives that is not impacted by the "Internet of Everything." The College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) prepares the next generation of leaders to confront these grand challenges of the 21st century through interdisciplinary understandings of information and information technologies in society and in organizations. Data is at the heart of today’s society. CEHC offers programs that specifically explore the creation, dissemination, presentation, and trusted use of data. At UAlbany’s first-in-the-nation College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, better understanding how to manage, and protect, our digital information has become a core priority. CEHC is a designated "iSchool," joining industry thought-leaders worldwide, sharing a fundamental interest in the relationships between information, people, and technology. The College offers degrees in several fields including emergency preparedness & homeland security; and cybersecurity; information science; and informatics in order to meet the ever-growing demand for individuals knowledgeable in these areas. For this reason, the mission of CEHC is to make a difference by providing high quality academic programs, blending an interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial spirit, fostering enthusiasm for learning and teaching, promoting operational application of knowledge, and leading cutting-edge research initiatives that bring together people, technology, and knowledge to address the challenges of the 21st century.
Experiential Education
A cornerstone of CEHC’s programming is the emphasis on experiential education. Through work with real-world clients during capstones, external internships, peer education, community service, field experiences, and applied research in contemporary and highly relevant topics, students take what they have learned in the classroom and apply it in complex and dynamic environments. Through this experience, students internalize and contextualize the theoretical knowledge they have gained, hone their skills and capacities, and gain experience relevant to their future careers. Partnerships with government agencies, private companies, not-for-profit organizations and research centers help to provide internships, applied research and training opportunities for students, academics, and professionals.
Over the course of the Experiential Learning credits, the experiences must meet the following criteria:
- Knowledge Synthesis: Students must perform tasks that allow for the synthesis of prior knowledge gained throughout the CEHC majors.
- Application: Students must be provided with the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a "real-world" context (i.e., they must help solve a real-world problem).
- Professionalism: Students must be exposed to the requirements of operating in a professional environment (suitable to their field of study) and must demonstrate a minimal level of professionalism in order to earn their credits.
Vetting of experiential learning opportunities will be conducted by CEHC.
Academic Programs
Graduate
CEHC offers a Master of Science in Information Science (M.S.I.S.) and a Master of Science in Information Science, School Library (M.S.I.S.S.L.), accredited by the American Library Association (ALA); in addition to two degree programs combining the M.S. in Information Science and the M.A. in either English or History. As part of the University’s M.S. program in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, CEHC offers degree concentrations in Risk, Policy, and Compliance; and Health, Security and Privacy. The College also offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Science, a Master of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security (M.S.E.M.H.S.), and a Certificate of Graduate Study in Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, and is associated with a Certificate in Public Health Surveillance and Preparedness; and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Library and Information Science. A combined B.S./M.S. permits highly qualified students to begin work on the master’s degree while still an undergraduate. The combined B.S./M.S. M.S.E.M.H.S. degree program is available for students in the Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity undergraduate program. The combined B.S./M.S. degree program is available for students in the Cyber B.S. degree leading to either the Risk Policy and Compliance or Health Security and Privacy concentrations in the M.S. Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity program.
Undergraduate
The College offers undergraduate degrees in emergency management & homeland security, game design & development, informatics, and cybersecurity. In each major, students do core coursework, experiential learning and the EHC and INF degrees require a concentration.
Minors in: Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity; Machine Learning Informatics; Game Design & Development; Cybersecurity; and Informatics are available. The Informatics minor has an option that combines with any major or a set of cognates coupled with a specific major to enhance the informatics perspective within that discipline. Currently, the cognates linked to a major are: Art; Communication; Computer Science; Criminal Justice; Economics; Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity; Geography; Journalism; Physics; and Sociology. See the “Minors” section of this bulletin for details.